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Beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) finally have all the 2026 dates and can rest assured about the arrears that appeared in the monthly calendar. This announcement clarifies the timing of the receipt of transfers for all SASSA beneficiaries next year, disabled persons, the aging community, grant receipts, foster care grant, and … Read more
South African Students Congress SASCO have welcomed decisions about funding allocations of National Student Financial Scheme and considered them to be positive steps toward stabilising access to higher education. However, while appreciating the few gains we have made, they warned that substantive risks remain. These are bedevilling the future of thousands of students and cannot … Read more
South Africans are facing the financial consequences of what has been described as a R76 billion mistake, as rising costs, higher tariffs, and increased public debt continue to place pressure on households. The situation has sparked widespread frustration, with many citizens questioning how such a massive financial burden ended up being passed on to the … Read more
On the verge of their November meeting, the Florida Board of Education is pulling out a speaker because he supports marijuana. As other school boards have cited pluses such as the money earned in new taxes for their county and the ability to create ready jobs, the board argues they are passing measures to withhold … Read more
South Africa is expected to enforce an enhanced seatbelt regulation starting January 2026, following strict laws being introduced in order to enhance driving safety and save lives and the extreme cases in which either drivers or passengers are huffing or puffing with regard to wearing a seatbelt. The tenet of the law coming into effect … Read more
Certainly good news is in store for applicants for a new driver’s licence in South Africa, thanks to many developed procedures which will see their licence applications more smoothly and conveniently. This is great news for learners, first-time applicants, and candidates for renewed non-functional licences. It is hoped that less delays and inconvenience will be … Read more
Some time ago, the South African Social Security Agency contributed an important New Year statement concerning pension grant payments for older persons. Some clarity has been added for benefitting in terms of calculating expectations regarding the grand date. This simply gives African seniors a bit of a heads-up about their nearly having rations for next … Read more
Increased interest rates and rising household expenses have put considerable pressure on South African homeowners. The R1,400 mortgage relief initiative is gaining popularity as a temporary aid for qualifying households who have enabled to manage their repayments per month. Understanding the steps to follow in gaining access to the assistance, qualification requirements, and when to … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed a significant pension increase for 2025, bringing welcome relief to millions of older citizens. The approved R1,050 pension increase is aimed at helping seniors cope with rising living costs, including food, transport, healthcare, and utilities. This adjustment reflects the government’s continued commitment to protecting vulnerable groups and … Read more
According to Road traffic management, the media campaign accentuates the key envisaged driver licence reform. By 2026, African drivers will be provided with all the up-to-date regulations regarding the dangerous criminal burden in the country. The latest reform changes are the result of road accident concerns, outdated evidence verification systems, and the delay perceived in … Read more